With a printing area that starts under the roll rim and goes all the way to the bottom, Solo's new Trophy Go Cup is like a walking billboard. Superior graphic capabilities give operators the ability to maximize their advertising dollars by using a cup that can deliver an attractive brand or promotional message. Now available…
new york cstore groups teach responsibility
NYACS and FIANY hold tobacco and alcohol education classes to prevent underage sales and use. The Responsible Retailers of New York, a joint educational initiative of the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) and the Food Industry Alliance of New York (FIANY) State, has scheduled an upcoming training session for retailers of tobacco and…
the state of foodservice in 2007 and beyond
Foodservice presentation and analysis by David Bishop, partner at Willard Bishop. The State of Foodservice in 2007 and Beyond (ppt)To view this document, click here
couchetard enters clearly canadian waters
Quebec-based chain begins carrying line of all-natural waters. Couche-Tard has begun listing Clearly Canadian Corp.’s new line-up of Natural Enhanced Waters in its stores. The Quebec-based chain has chosen to feature Clearly Canadian’s dailyENERGY, one of the three health-conscious beverages recently launched. “Couche-Tard plays a very important role in our strategy of gaining national exposure…
new collectable slurpee cups surf into 7eleven
Chain kicks off month-long promotion for Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Surf’s Up at 7-Eleven as it prepares moviegoers for the release of Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. As part of the month-long promotion, 7-Eleven stores will host exclusive, advance screenings of “Rise of the Silver Surfer” in 20 U.S. cities.…
Nice N Easy’s John MacDougall to present at ICSDSI Food Show
Time is running out to register to attend Convenience Store Decisions’ 2007 Foodservice Show, which kicks off June 4 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. CSD’s Food Show is the only foodservice event in the convenience store and petroleum industry targeted directly to retailers and suppliers managing the fast-growing foodservice category. This…
pa senate evaluates beer sales
New bill votes on what kinds of packaging distributors can carry, as well as what kind of venues are allowed to sell alcohol. A Pennsylvania Senate committee is discussing a bill that could change the way beer is sold in the state. The bill has left the senate committee divided over the right to sell…
7eleven reaches a state of xen
Xenergy energy drinks to be sold at more than 5,000 company stores.. 7-Eleven has entered a new distribution agreement with Xyience, allowing Xenergy energy drinks, to be stocked in more than 5,000 locations. “This partnership represents an enormous opportunity for Xyience to bring the Xenergy name and product to a broader customer base,” said Bill…
spykes gets spiked
Anheuser-Busch pulls controversial beverage. After receiving heat from critics, Anheuser-Busch has stopped producing “Spykes,” a 2-oz. Alcohol-based energy shot. Much of the condemnation aimed at the beverage came from critics who felt that the beverage was aimed at a younger crowd and encouraged underage drinking. “Due to its limited volume potential and unfounded criticism, we…
let the good times flow
New product trends come and goalmost weekly in the conveniencestore industry, but few trends in the last two decades have had the stayingpower of bottled water. Thanks to new twists on the bottledwater segment, such as the introduction offruit flavors and innovative packaging, bottled water sales continue to post some ofthe strongest sales numbers in…